Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) Prescribing at CHERRYMEAD SURGERY
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
458
Total Quantity
42.8K
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
+49.5%
CHERRYMEAD SURGERY prescribed 458 items of Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,647 to the NHS. This is 49.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
3
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 458 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 42,760 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,647 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +49.5% |
Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 458 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 306 items |
| Difference | +49.5% vs national average |
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Data sourced from NHSBSA English Prescribing Dataset, CQC, and GP Patient Survey. Prescribing data does not indicate quality of care. Higher prescribing rates may reflect patient demographics. Always consult your GP for medical advice.